Cliffport Business Capital, a small-business funding service in Galveston, TX, helps Hitchcock, TX owners compare funding by phone and online. This page sets out ZIP 77563 employer counts by sector and funding options for a mix of shops, repair businesses, contractors and kitchens.
| County | Galveston County, TX |
|---|---|
| Distance | Roughly 13 miles W of Galveston, TX by straight line |
| Employer sites in ZIP 77563, 2023 | 117 |
| Hitchcock, TX portion of ZIP 77563 land | 94.3% |
| Employees per establishment (our arithmetic) | 8.1 |
Small Business Funding in Hitchcock, TX
Hitchcock, TX sits about 13 miles west of Galveston, TX, and covers 94.3% of ZIP 77563's land, so the ZIP figures below describe the city closely. With 117 employer establishments in 2023, it is the smallest business base among the incorporated towns on this site.
Who Employs People in ZIP 77563
| Sector | Establishments | Under five employees |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 21 | 61.9% |
| Other services | 19 | 42.1% |
| Construction | 14 | 50.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 57.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 44.4% |
| Administrative and support services | 8 | 62.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023. The ZIP had 117 employer establishments, 943 paid employees and $40.1 million in annual payroll; 55.6% had fewer than five employees. That works out to about 8.1 employees per establishment and $42,500 of payroll per employee (our arithmetic; Census payroll and employment carry noise).
Average Employer Size in ZIP 77563
ZIP 77563 averages about eight employees per establishment (our arithmetic). A truck, a lift, a cooler or a remodel are costs that equipment financing or a term loan can cover.
Other services (19 establishments), which includes repair shops, is the second-largest group; auto repair owners can read the auto repair page.
Next Steps
Compare the six options, read county figures, or see nearby towns.
Hitchcock, TX businesses we help
Owners in Hitchcock, TX come from many trades and services, such as contractors and construction trades, restaurants and food service, medical and dental practices and retailers and wholesalers that carry stock. Partners review each request on its own merits.
Paperwork partners commonly ask for
- The last three to six months of business bank statements
- Your most recent business tax return
- Government-issued ID for each owner
- Proof of ownership and business registration
- Details of any loans, leases or advances the business already carries
- For equipment, the seller's quote with make, model and price
No two partners ask for exactly the same file, so use this as a checklist rather than a rule.
From first call to a partner's decision
- You call (409) 235-9441 or send the short request form. When we speak, we go over what the money is for, how long you have been in business and roughly what the business brings in.
- We explain which funding types fit that use and what partners usually need to see. Nothing is submitted without your go-ahead.
- With your permission, we take the request to lending partners that offer that kind of funding. Each partner reviews it and makes its own credit decision.
- If a partner makes an offer, you compare the total cost, payment schedule and terms. You are never obligated to accept.
Everything can be handled by phone or online from Hitchcock, TX.
By Cliffport Business Capital · Updated

